Jan Blachowicz undergoes knee surgery, announces new fight date planned

Jan Blachowicz has successfully undergone knee surgery and announced his recovery is proceeding as planned. The former UFC light heavyweight champion posted that the procedure was completed under the supervision of Dr. Michalik and Dr. Damian Zaborowski, praising the medical team for their work. Blachowicz stated that doctors prioritized restoring full functionality as quickly as possible and that he is recovering well. He revealed that he has a plan in place and hinted at a new fight date, though he did not specify when he expects to return. The Polish fighter also mentioned that Dr. Michalik performed additional sinus work during the procedure, and that his hospital roommate turned out to be a Muay Thai fan and gamer.